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why does wilbur begin to cry when he hears about uncle?

a.
he is afraid he will lose to uncle.

b.
uncle hurts his feelings.

c.
uncle sounds too perfect.

d.
he doesn't like uncle.

Women bicycle riders were often very competitive with each other, and many rivalries arose as a result of this competitive spirit.

Explanation:

The summary states that "Many women racers were fiercely competitive, and they worked hard to break each other's cycling records". Considering it, a phrase that describes that sense or rivalry would be the best one as an answer for this question.